Chai Oatmeal with Coconut & Cherries
Give your morning porridge a boost with this oatmeal simmered in aromatic chai tea – opt for a black tea if you want a pick-me-up or a decaffeinated variety if you’d rather skip it. Dried cherries add a chewy texture, but you can also add fresh or frozen raspberries or nuts over top for added flavor and crunch.
Make Ahead: Oatmeal can be refrigerated for up to 5 days. Reheat on medium, adding a splash of water to thin as desired.
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Ingredients
- 2 chai tea bags (NOTE: Use any black chai tea or a decaffeinated or herbal version. Avoid sweetened varieties.)
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 bananas, divided (NOTE: Cut 1 into cubes and slice 1 for serving.)
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 2 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup unsweetened dried cherries
Preparation
- In a medium saucepan, bring 3¼ cups water to a boil. Add tea bags, cover and turn off heat. Steep for 10 minutes; discard tea bags. Stir in oats, cubed banana and salt. Return to a rolling boil and reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in milk and simmer for 15 minutes, until oats are tender, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, heat a small skillet on medium-high. Add shredded coconut and swirl it around for about 20 seconds, until golden. Remove from heat; set aside.
- Divide oatmeal among bowls. Top each serving with banana slices, cherries and toasted coconut.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size 1 heaping c oatmeal plus toppings
- Calories 261
- Carbohydrate Content 35 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 10 g
- Fiber Content 5 g
- Protein Content 5 g
- Saturated Fat Content 7 g
- Sodium Content 133 mg
- Sugar Content 11 g
- Monounsaturated Fat Content 0 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat Content 1 g